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Provides a wide variety of extensive services to survivors with any need related to the violence. Here is a list of the free and confidential services available to domestic violence survivors and their family and friends. 24 hour toll free Hotline 1-800-572-2278 Emergency Shelter Children's Program Transitional Housing Support Groups Court Accompaniment and Advocacy Hospital/Medical Accompaniment Crisis/Supportive Counseling Criminal Justice information and referral Assistance with obtaining Protective Orders Transportation Aftercare Services to past residents for up to a year Assistance with filing for Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund

Pre Admission screening process for individuals seeking Medicaid coverage of long term care services. Requests for screenings are made through the Department of Social Services. In home assessment by a registered nurse and a social worker. Identification of local community resources.

Creating Opportunities for Understanding and Resilience Amid Gaining Our Education. The Project COURAGE team is made up of the Behavioral Health Coach (BHC), the Anxiety/Depression Specialist (ADS), Stress Management Coach and the Mentor Coordinator/Parent Educator (MCPE). The BHC, ADS and MCPE carry caseloads and meet with students on a weekly basis to work on self-directed goals, reframe experiences and provide support so the student feels safe and connected. Parents/guardians are contacted at least once a month to provide an update on services and assist family with resources or other needs they may have. All students are able to work with the Stress Management Coach in order to improved stress reduction skills through using mindfulness and stretching techniques. The goal is to support students with skills that promote attention control, emotional regulation, impulse control and provide techniques to help them respond to situations versus reacting. In addition, the MCPE recruits, certifies and pairs mentors with students. A monthly parenting education class is offered as well.

Valley Mission is a non-profit organization offering shelter, support, hope and God's love to the homeless. Basic needs of shelter, food, clothing and spiritual encouragement are provided to all. There are two thrift shops operated by the Valley Mission in Staunton and Waynesboro. The thrift shops provide assistance to those in the community needing help with clothing, household items and furniture through the thrift store. Vouchers are available for the thrift store for those unable to afford to buy needed items. Inside each store you can find clothing, furniture, housewares, electronics, appliances, and much more for a great price. And there are daily specials where you can save even more! Donations of gently used, clean, and re-sellable items are always welcome, and support the work being done at Valley Mission. We invite you to visit us today! For more information, or to donate items, please call: Waynesboro Thrift Shop: (540) 946-4395 Staunton Thrift Shop: (540) 885-7227 Valley Mission: (540) 886-4673

Provide comfortable, affordable, independent living for seniors (those 62-years-old or greater), or those applying for an apartment specifically constructed to be accessible to mobility-impaired individuals. Russell House does not provide resident care.

Provide free food boxes. We share donated food from individuals, groups, and stores. Families can also sign up children for Healthy Snack bags that go out each week when supplies allow.

Provide for the education and employment related needs of limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington.

Offers a limited amount of emergency financial aid for electric bills only, no gas bills. Must have a disconnect notice. Bring a picture ID and proof of income. Administers the Washington Area Fuel Fund utility assistance January - May unless funds are depleted earlier.

Town of Wytheville Parks and Recreation offers recreational, fitness, aquatic and community based programs along with pass plans for the Wytheville Community Center which has an indoor pool, indoor climbing wall, youth/teen center, cardio/weight room, racquetball courts and gymnasium.

The Upward Bound Program at WCC is a college prep program designed to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from college. The Upward Bound program serves 57 high school students in grades 9 through 12 from George Wythe High School, Rural Retreat High School, Ft Chiswell High School, Carroll County High School, Galax High School, and Marion Senior High School.

Receive reports of abuse and neglect of children, investigate to determine the validity of the report, and provide services that enhance child safety and prevent further abuse and neglect.

To divert from the juvenile justice system those whose needs are more appropriately met elsewhere; to promote rehabilitation of those youth under its care and supervision; and to advocate for the needs of youth and their families to enable them to function successfully in their community.

TFC program trains and supports foster parents to provide around-the-clock care for at-risk children who have been removed from their homes.

Provides child care.

Services provided by Senior Companions include daily tasks such as companionship-talking and listening, transportation, peer- counselling, grocery shopping, meal preparation and light housekeeping.

Administers programs that enhances public safety by controlling and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

Offers affordable prescription eyeglasses.

Provides comprehensive services to people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse problems in the Board's three county catchment area. Additional Substance Abuse programs can be found at www.stopsubstanceabuse.com.

Serve individuals and families through affordable homeownership and affordable repairs. To be considered for the program, applicants must have a demonstrated need for an improved housing situation, be able to pay an affordable mortgage or affordable repair loan, and be willing to parnter with Habitat by volunteering as able.

Offering a weekly recovery support group for adults living with a mental condition in which people learn from each others experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding. It is led by a trained "peer," an individual with personal experience of a mental health condition.

To control and prevent the spread of communicable disease from the person infected to other people in the community. To accomplish this we investigate any communicable diseases that pose a public health problem, this includes food borne illnesses, waterborne illnesses, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases.

A government organization charged with the responsibility of maintaining law and order.

Special Olympics Virginia is a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Through work in sports, health education and community building, Special Olympics is addressing inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities which leads to a more welcoming and inclusive society.

Advocating for the best interests of children involved in judicial proceedings which involve allegations of abuse and neglect.